Three reasons for APCO Trike Pilot Harness.
- EASY
Simple because it's engineered
“An engineering masterpiece is the one that simply works … a simple, straight-forward solution for any trike”.
- PERFORMANCE
Universal
“Will fit most trikes in use today”.
- SAFE
Synchronised as a set
Pilot and passenger harness are “designed to be used as part of an integrated set, synergized to work perfectly together”.
About this model.
Suitability: designed for use inside the trike frame — comfortable, safe and light (2.15 kg), with an integrated reserve container for the Mayday 28 UL. Certification status per the manufacturer: internally load tested up to 140 kg per person at 5.25 G, in coordination with the DGAC certification demands of the wing.
Pilots on video.
First-hand impressions straight from the air.
Gallery.
Frequently asked questions about the APCO Trike Pilot Harness.
What is this harness designed for?
For the pilot seat in a trike. The seating position in a trike differs from flying under the wing: a higher centre of gravity, plus additional loads from the trike frame and fuel. The harness is reinforced accordingly. A normal paragliding harness is not intended for this use.
Can I also fly it normally off the hill?
We advise against it. The design follows the trike geometry — attachment and seating position are tuned to it and do not suit foot launching on a slope. For free flight you need a harness built for it.
What EN class does this harness have?
None — and that is not a defect but a common mix-up. EN classes A to D describe the flight behaviour of paraglider canopies under EN 926-2. Harnesses are tested to their own standard (EN 1651), which covers the attachment, strength and the protector. If someone offers you a harness as "EN-A", it is mislabelled. The actual test documents for this model are available as downloads.
Is a reserve parachute included?
No. Harness and reserve are ordered separately, and that makes sense: the reserve must match the suspended weight, the container the packing volume of the reserve. Tell us which rescue system you want to install — we will check in advance whether container and canopy fit together.
